(hospitalitybusinessnews.com) Aimbridge Hospitality, the nation’s second largest independent hotel management and investment firm, announces the addition of thirty eight Hyatt Select Service Hotels to their management portfolio.

These hotel properties span the United States and the portfolio includes twenty-seven Hyatt Place Hotels and eleven HYATT house Hotels. These properties, previously owned and managed by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, will initiate renovation or refurbishment programs beginning next year.

“This is a Benchmark opportunity for Aimbridge Hospitality. We look forward to collaborating with the management teams at these Hyatt select service hotels to enhance their properties and services and to maximize their market share.” Dave Johnson, President and CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality

The portfolio includes Hyatt Hotels in major metropolitan markets such as Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte,Denver, Nashville, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Tampa, Boston and New Jersey.